Deck 2: Accounting for Business Combinations

Question 1

On February 5, Pryor Corporation paid $1,600,000 for all the issued and outstanding common stock of Shaw, Inc., in a transaction properly accounted for as an acquisition. The book values and fair values of Shaw's assets and liabilities on February 5 were as follows: What is the amount of goodwill resulting from the business combination?

A) $-0-.
B) $475,000.
C) $85,000.
D) $390,000.

Answer 1

D

Question 2

With an acquisition, direct and indirect expenses are:

A) expensed in the period incurred.
B) capitalized and amortized over a discretionary period.
C) considered a part of the total cost of the acquired company.
D) charged to retained earnings when incurred.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

Under the acquisition method, if the fair values of identifiable net assets exceed the value implied by the purchase price of the acquired company, the excess should be:

A) accounted for as goodwill.
B) allocated to reduce current and long-lived assets.
C) allocated to reduce current assets and classify any remainder as an extraordinary gain.
D) allocated to reduce any previously recorded goodwill on the seller's books and classify any remainder as an ordinary gain.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Under SFAS 141R:

A) both direct and indirect costs are to be capitalized.
B) both direct and indirect costs are to be expensed.
C) direct costs are to be capitalized and indirect costs are to be expensed.
D) indirect costs are to be capitalized and direct costs are to be expensed.

Question 5

P Corporation issued 10,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $25 per share for all the outstanding common stock of S Company in a business combination properly accounted for as an acquisition. The fair value of S Company's net assets on that date was $220,000. P Company also agreed to issue an additional 2,000 shares of common stock with a fair value of $50,000 to the former stockholders of S Company as an earnings contingency. Assuming that the contingency is expected to be met, the $50,000 fair value of the additional shares to be issued should be treated as a(n):

A) decrease in noncurrent liabilities of S Company that were assumed by P Company.
B) decrease in consolidated retained earnings.
C) increase in consolidated goodwill.
D) decrease in consolidated other contributed capital.

Question 6

The fair value of assets and liabilities of the acquired entity is to be reflected in the financial statements of the combined entity. When the acquisition takes place over a period of time rather than all at once, at what time is the fair value of the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity determined under SFAS 141R?

A) the date the interest in the acquiree was acquired.
B) the date the acquirer obtains control of the acquiree
C) the date of acquisition of the largest portion of the interest in the acquiree.
D) the date of the financial statements.

Question 7

If the value implied by the purchase price of an acquired company exceeds the fair values of identifiable net assets, the excess should be:

A) allocated to reduce any previously recorded goodwill and classify any remainder as an ordinary gain.
B) recognized as ordinary gain or loss.
C) allocated to reduce long-lived assets.
D) accounted for as goodwill.

Question 8

A business combination is accounted for properly as an acquisition. Which of the following expenses related to effecting the business combination should enter into the determination of net income of the combined corporation for the period in which the expenses are incurred?

A) Security issue cost, yes; overhead allocated merger, yes
B) Security issue cost, yes; overhead allocated merger, no
C) Security issue cost, no; overhead allocated merger, yes
D) Security issue cost, no; overhead allocated merger, no

Question 9

SFAS 141R requires that the acquirer disclose each of the following for each material business combination EXCEPT the:

A) name and a description of the acquiree acquired.
B) percentage of voting equity instruments acquired.
C) fair value of the consideration transferred.
D) each of the above is a required disclosure

Question 10

P Co. issued 5,000 shares of its common stock, valued at $200,000, to the former shareholders of S Company two years after S Company was acquired in an all-stock transaction. The additional shares were issued because P Company agreed to issue additional shares of common stock if the average post combination earnings over the next two years exceeded $500,000. P Company will treat the issuance of the additional shares as a (decrease in):

A) consolidated retained earnings.
B) consolidated goodwill.
C) consolidated paid-in capital.
D) non-current liabilities of S Company assumed by P Company.

Question 11

SFAS 141R requires that all business combinations be accounted for using:

A) the pooling of interests method.
B) the acquisition method.
C) either the acquisition or the pooling of interests methods.
D) neither the acquisition nor the pooling of interests methods.

Question 12

In a period in which an impairment loss occurs, SFAS No. 142 requires each of the following note disclosures EXCEPT:

A) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment.
B) the amount of goodwill by reporting segment.
C) the method of determining the fair value of the reporting unit.
D) the amounts of any adjustments made to impairment estimates from earlier periods, if significant.

Question 13

Parental Company and Sub Company were combined in an acquisition transaction. Parental was able to acquire Sub at a bargain price. The sum of the fair values of identifiable assets acquired less the fair value of liabilities assumed exceeded the cost to Parental. After eliminating previously recorded goodwill, there was still some "negative goodwill." Proper accounting treatment by Parental is to report the amount as:

A) paid-in capital.
B) a deferred credit, which is amortized.
C) an ordinary gain.
D) an extraordinary gain.

Question 14

In a leveraged buyout, the portion of the net assets of the new corporation provided by the management group is recorded at:

A) appraisal value.
B) book value.
C) fair value.
D) lower of cost or market.

Question 15

When the acquisition price of an acquired firm is less than the fair value of the identifiable net assets, all of the following are recorded at fair value EXCEPT:

A) Assumed liabilities.
B) Current assets.
C) Long-lived assets.
D) Each of these is recorded at fair value.

Question 16

In a business combination accounted for as an acquisition, how should the excess of fair value of net assets acquired over the consideration paid be treated?

A) Amortized as a credit to income over a period not to exceed forty years.
B) Amortized as a charge to expense over a period not to exceed forty years.
C) Amortized directly to retained earnings over a period not to exceed forty years.
D) Recorded as an ordinary gain.

Question 17

Once a reporting unit is determined to have a fair value below its carrying value, the goodwill impairment loss is computed by comparing the:

A) fair value of the reporting unit and the fair value of the identifiable net assets.
B) carrying value of the goodwill to its implied fair value.
C) fair value of the reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).
D) carrying value of the reporting unit to the fair value of the identifiable net assets.

Question 18

In a business combination, which of the following costs are assigned to the valuation of the security?

A) Professional or Security, yes; Consulting fees issued cost, yes
B) Professional or Security, yes; Consulting fees issued cost, no
C) Professional or Security, no; Consulting fees issued cost, yes
D) Professional or Security, no; Consulting fees issued cost, no

Question 19

P Company purchased the net assets of S Company for $225,000. On the date of P's purchase, S Company had no investments in marketable securities and $30,000 (book and fair value) of liabilities. The fair values of S Company's assets, when acquired, were: How should the $45,000 difference between the fair value of the net assets acquired ($270,000) and the consideration paid ($225,000) be accounted for by P Company?

A) The noncurrent assets should be recorded at $ 135,000.
B) The $45,000 difference should be credited to retained earnings.
C) The current assets should be recorded at $102,000, and the noncurrent assets should be recorded at $153,000.
D) An ordinary gain of $45,000 should be recorded.

Question 20

The first step in determining goodwill impairment involves comparing the:

A) implied value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill excluded).
B) fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill excluded).
C) implied value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).
D) fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying amount (goodwill included).

Question 21

Condensed balance sheets for Rich Company and Jordan Company on January 1, 2016 are as follows: On January 1, 2016 the stockholders of Rich and Jordan agreed to a consolidation whereby a new corporation, Cannon Company, would be formed to consolidate Rich and Jordan. Cannon Company issued 70,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of Rich and Jordan. On the date of consolidation, the fair values of Rich's and Jordan's current assets and liabilities were equal to their book values. The fair value of plant and equipment for each company was: Rich, $1,270,000; Jordan, $360,000.
An investment banking house estimated that the fair value of Cannon Company's common stock was $35 per share. Rich will incur $45,000 of direct acquisition costs and $15,000 in stock issue costs.
Required:
Prepare the journal entries to record the consolidation on the books of Cannon Company assuming that the consolidation is accounted for as an acquisition.

Question 22

If an impairment loss is recorded on previously recognized goodwill due to the transitional goodwill impairment test, the loss should be treated as a(n):

A) loss from a change in accounting principles.
B) extraordinary loss
C) loss from continuing operations.
D) loss from discontinuing operations.

Question 23

Balance sheet information for Hope Corporation at January 1, 2016, is summarized as follows:

Hope's assets and liabilities are fairly valued except for plant assets that are undervalued by $200,000. On January 2, 2016, Robin Corporation issues 80,000 shares of its $10 par value common stock for all of Hope's net assets and Hope is dissolved. Market quotations for the two stocks on this date are: Robin pays the following fees and costs in connection with the combination: Required:
A. Calculate Robin's investment cost of Hope Corporation.
B. Calculate any goodwill from the business combination.

Question 24

Briefly describe the different treatment under SFAS 141 vs. SFAS 141R for the following issues:
-Business definition
-Acquisition costs
-In-process R&D
-Contingent consideration

Question 25

Edina Company acquired the assets (except cash) and assumed the liabilities of Burns Company on January 1, 2016, paying $2,600,000 cash. Immediately prior to the acquisition, Burns Company's balance sheet was as follows: Edina Company agreed to pay Burns Company's former stockholders $200,000 cash in 2017 if post- combination earnings of the combined company reached $1,000,000 during 2016.
Required:
A. Prepare the journal entry necessary for Edina Company to record the acquisition on January 1, 2016. It is expected that the earnings target is likely to be met.
B. Prepare the journal entry necessary for Edina Company in 2017 assuming the earnings contingency was not met.

Question 26

The fair value of net identifiable assets of a reporting unit exclusive of goodwill of Y Company is $270,000. The carrying value of the reporting unit's net assets on Y Company's books is $320,000, including $50,000 goodwill. If the reported goodwill impairment for the unit is $10,000, what would be the fair value of the reporting unit?

A) $320,000
B) $310,000
C) $270,000
D) $290,000

Question 27

Following its acquisition of the net assets of Burnt Company, Primrose Company assigned goodwill of $60,000 to one of the reporting divisions. Information for this division follows: Based on the preceding information, what amount of goodwill will be reported for this division if its fair value is determined to be $200,000?

A) $0
B) $60,000
C) $30,000
D) $10,000

Question 28

Posch Company issued 12,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of Sato Company in a business combination under which Sato Company will be merged into Posch Company. On the date of the combination, Posch Company common stock had a fair value of $30 per share. Balance sheets for Posch Company and Sato Company immediately prior to the combination were as follows: If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and the fair value of Sato Company's current assets is $135,000, its plant and equipment is $363,000, and its liabilities are $84,000, Posch Company's financial statements immediately after the combination will include:

A) Negative goodwill of $54,000.
B) Plant and equipment of $1,226,000.
C) Plant and equipment of $1,172,000.
D) An extraordinary gain of $54,000.

Question 29

Under SFAS 141R, what value of the assets and liabilities is reflected in the financial statements on the acquisition date of a business combination?

A) Carrying value
B) Fair value
C) Book value
D) Average value

Question 30

The stockholders' equities of Penn Corporation and Simon Corporation were as follows on January 1, 2016:

On January 2, 2016 Penn Corp. issued 100,000 of its shares with a market value of $14 per share in exchange for all of Simon's shares, and Simon Corp. was dissolved. Penn Corp. paid $10,000 to register and issue the new common shares.
Required:
Prepare the stockholders' equity section of Penn Corp. balance sheet after the business combination on January 2, 2016.

Question 31

North Company issued 24,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of Prairie Company in business combination under which Prairie Company will be merged into North Company. On the date of the combination, North Company common stock had a fair value of $30 per share. Balance sheets for North Company and Prairie Company immediately prior to the combination were as follows: If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and Prairie Company's net assets have a fair value of $686,400, North Company's balance sheet immediately after the combination will include goodwill of:

A) $30,600.
B) $38,400.
C) $33,600.
D) $56,400.

Question 32

Maplewood Corporation purchased the net assets of West Corporation on January 2, 2016 for $560,000 and also paid $20,000 in direct acquisition costs. West's balance sheet on January
1, 2016 was as follows: Fair values agree with book values except for inventory, land, and equipment, which have fair values of $400,000, $50,000 and $70,000, respectively. West has patent rights valued at $20,000.
Required:
A. Prepare Maplewood's general journal entry for the cash purchase of West's net assets.
B. Assume Maplewood Corporation purchased the net assets of West Corporation for $500,000 rather than $560,000, prepare the general journal entry.

Question 33

The fair value of net identifiable assets exclusive of goodwill of a reporting unit of X Company is $300,000. On X Company's books, the carrying value of this reporting unit's net assets is $350,000, including $60,000 goodwill. If the fair value of the reporting unit is $335,000, what amount of goodwill impairment will be recognized for this unit?

A) $0
B) $10,000
C) $25,000
D) $35,000

Question 34

The managers of Savage Company own 10,000 of its 100,000 outstanding common shares. Swann Company is formed by the managers of Savage Company to take over Savage Company in a leveraged buyout. The managers contribute their shares in Savage Company and Swann Company then borrows $675,000 to purchase the remaining 90,000 shares of Savage Company for $600,000; the remaining $75,000 is used for working capital. Savage Company is then merged into Swann Company effective January 1, 2016. Data relevant to Savage Company immediately prior to the leveraged buyout follow: Required:
A. Prepare journal entries on Swann Company's books to reflect the effects of the leveraged buyout.
B. Determine the balance of each of the following immediately after the merger:
1. Current Assets
2. Plant Assets
3. Note Payable
4. Common Stock

Question 35

SFAS No. 142 requires that goodwill impairment be tested annually for each reporting unit. Discuss the necessary steps of the goodwill impairment test.

Question 36

Posch Company issued 12,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of Sato Company in a business combination under which Sato Company will be merged into Posch Company. On the date of the combination, Posch Company common stock had a fair value of $30 per share. Balance sheets for Posch Company and Sato Company immediately prior to the combination were as follows: If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and Sato Company's net assets have a fair value of $343,200, Posch Company's balance sheet immediately after the combination will include goodwill of:

A) $15,300.
B) $19,200.
C) $16,800.
D) $28,200.

Question 37

Porpoise Corporation acquired Sims Company through an exchange of common shares. All of Sims' assets and liabilities were immediately transferred to Porpoise. Porpoise Company's common stock was trading at $20 per share at the time of exchange. The following selected information is also available: What number of shares was issued at the time of the exchange?

A) 5,000
B) 17,500
C) 12,500
D) 10,000

Question 38

On May 1, 2016, the Phil Company paid $1,200,000 for 80% of the outstanding common stock of Sage Corporation in a transaction properly accounted for as an acquisition. The recorded assets and liabilities of Sage Corporation on May 1, 2016, follow: On May 1, 2016, it was determined that the inventory of Sage had a fair value of $220,000 and the property and equipment (net) has a fair value of $1,200,000. What is the amount of goodwill resulting from the business combination?

A) $0.
B) $112,000.
C) $140,000.
D) $28,000.

Question 39

North Company issued 24,000 shares of its $20 par value common stock for the net assets of Prairie Company in business combination under which Prairie Company will be merged into North Company. On the date of the combination, North Company common stock had a fair value of $30 per share. Balance sheets for North Company and Prairie Company immediately prior to the combination were as follows: If the business combination is treated as an acquisition and the fair value of Prairie Company's current assets is $270,000, its plant and equipment is $726,000, and its liabilities are $168,000, North Company's financial statements immediately after the combination will include:

A) Negative goodwill of $108,000.
B) Plant and equipment of $2,133,000.
C) Plant and equipment of $2,343,000.
D) An ordinary gain of $108,000.

Question 40

P Company acquires all of the voting stock of S Company for $930,000 cash. The book values of S Company's assets are $800,000, but the fair values are $840,000 because land has a fair value above its book value. Goodwill from the combination is computed as:

A) $130,000.
B) $90,000.
C) $40,000.
D) $0.

Question 41

On January 1, 2013, Brighton Company acquired the net assets of Dakota Company for $1,580,000 cash. The fair value of Dakota's identifiable net assets was $1,310,000 on his date. Brighton Company decided to measure goodwill impairment using the present value of future cash flows to estimate the fair value of the reporting unit (Dakota). The information for these subsequent years is as follows: * Identifiable net assets do not include goodwill.
Required:
A: For each year determine the amount of goodwill impairment, if any.
B: Prepare the journal entries needed each year to record the goodwill impairment (if any) on Brighton's books.

Question 42

The following balance sheets were reported on January 1, 2016, for Wood Company and Rose Company: Required:
Appraisals reveal that the inventory has a fair value $180,000, and the equipment has a current value of $615,000. The book value and fair value of liabilities are the same. Assuming that Wood Company wishes to acquire Rose for cash in an asset acquisition, determine the following cutoff amounts:
A. The purchase price above which Wood would record goodwill.
B. The purchase price at which Wood would record a $50,000 gain.
C. The purchase price below which Wood would obtain a "bargain."
D. The purchase price at which Wood would record $75,000 of goodwill.